“The Last Thing Mary Saw” uses witch-horror language to explore queer repression, religious cruelty, and the monstrosity of love denied. “Fear and weakness keep …continue reading Witch Wednesday: The Last Thing Mary Saw (2021)
Just as beauty can exist in the darkest recesses, darkness has influenced beautiful masterworks, creating a perfect union of horror and art. For centuries, …continue reading Let’s Talk About: Art and Horror
After recognizing Oscar-worthy genre talent in front of and behind the camera, let’s look at ten horror films the Academy overlooked. Leading up to …continue reading Horror Films That Deserved Oscar Nominations
Live deliciously with us as we discuss 2015’s “The Witch” on the Spookshow and why it’s a film that tends to get so much …continue reading All-American Spookshow: The Witch
Can the A24 wunderkind convert the masses with “The Northman”? Or is it another polarizing excursion for the arthouse auteur? ABOUT THE EPISODE: Robert …continue reading Adventures in Movies: “The Northman” Special Edition
When feminism, a break from patriarchal control, gets labeled as evil, it’s time to reclaim that power and embrace the darkness. Through the films …continue reading Satanic Feminism: Embracing the Darkness
In honor of its anniversary, The Spinsters of Horror discuss the Satanic & feminist themes in Robert Eggers’ modern masterpiece “The Witch”. Spinsters of …continue reading The Witch: A Satanic Embrace (1/27)
On this week’s sinfully good episode, we discuss sex magic and living deliciously while exploring “The Love Witch” and “The Witch”. THIS EPISODE: “THE …continue reading Cheer and Loathing: Witchy Women
6+6+6: In celebration of Easter, here are 18 must see films that explore the crossroads of religion and horror, and often the distinct merging …continue reading Thematic Thread: Religion in Horror
“Ginger Snaps” sunk its teeth into female autonomy and burgeoning sexuality twenty years ago — and left a lasting impression on feminist horror. John Fawcett’s …continue reading Ginger Snaps & Its Lasting Effect On Feminist Horror
Guilty Pleasures
Guilty Pleasures
She’s a lover, he’s a fighter. Together, they’re CHEER AND LOATHING. Tune in to hear your hosts, Stephanie (Cheer) and Casey (Loathing), clash over the films they love — and the ones they love to hate.
Guilty Pleasures: Holiday Special Featuring “Elves”
In this holiday extravaganza episode of Guilty Pleasures, join hosts Stephanie, Kelly, and our newest addition, Jonathan (Jack was tied up in tinsel and couldn't join us), as they unwrap the bizarre and unhinged world of holiday cinema. They dive into the depths of Elves, a film that's as chaotic as it is entertaining. It's a sleigh full of questionable decisions, diabolical dialogue, absurd plot twists, wildly offensive antics, and unhinged holiday mischief.
And that's not all! In the second half of the podcast, join your festive cinephile friends for a look at four more ”nutty as a fruitcake” holiday treats: A New York Christmas Wedding, Elf Bowling, A Medea Christmas, and Jack Frost. Plus, we each offer a bonus Christmas flick guaranteed to make you say, ”Ho, Ho, HO-LY Hell!”
Expect laughter, disbelief, and a spirited debate about what truly makes a movie a guilty pleasure. Don't miss this festive journey through the weirdest corners of holiday films!
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